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S790 LVY

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,375 mi
Last recorded123,375 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 LVY
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 123,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 123,244 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 123,244 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 122,651 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 119,338 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 116,200 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 112,837 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 111,605 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 109,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 109,787 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 109,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 108,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 107,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 106,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 103,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 101,370 miles

Aftermarket custom number plates fitted.

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corrosion, age and wear.

Minor chips in screen.

Nearside front brake flex cracking up.

Surface corrosion to various suspension, steering and braking components.

Various minor oil leaks.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 101,309 miles

BRAKE COMPENSATOR VALVE HAS VERY LITTLE MOVEMENT

Pass 13 Mar 2006 100,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise coolant level low

bonnet release cable broken recommend repair

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe?

Based on 73,267 MOT tests across 6,722 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
3,394
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,743
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,861
brake recording little or no effort 3,763
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,410
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,269
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S790 LVY is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 86,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S790 LVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S790 LVY registered?

S790 LVY is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S790 LVY safe to buy?

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